{"product_id":"westmalle-extra","title":"Westmalle Extra","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWestmalle Extra — Trappist Patersbier — Abbey of Westmalle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever heard of \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian Single\u003c\/strong\u003e? Or \u003cstrong\u003eEnkel\u003c\/strong\u003e? Or even \u003cstrong\u003ePatersbier\u003c\/strong\u003e? These are all terms that refer to the younger sister of Dubbel and Tripel: the beer that \u003cstrong\u003eTrappist monks drink during meals\u003c\/strong\u003e and which, until a handful of years ago, had never left the walls of the abbeys. Always a pioneer, the first Trappist brand to market its Patersbier was \u003cstrong\u003eWestmalle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003eExtra\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the blue cap, is a portrait of elegance and balance: that lemon aroma paves the way for a sip of white bread, herbs, and spices. All signed by Westmalle with its characteristic yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Patersbier: the monks' beer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePatersbier\u003c\/strong\u003e (literally “fathers' beer”) is the beer that Trappist monks produce for themselves: light, refreshing, suitable for daily monastic life. For centuries it remained a secret within the abbey walls. Westmalle had the courage to share it with the world, and the world quickly understood why the monks drink it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Single \/ Patersbier \/ Enkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, white bread, herbs, spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characteristic of Westmalle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian chalice or tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trappist Abbey of Westmalle — Westmalle, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it is elegant and delicate: the \u003cstrong\u003elemon\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the bouquet with freshness, followed by notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite bread, herbs, and spices\u003c\/strong\u003e — the signature of Westmalle yeast. On the palate, it is light, refreshing, with a perfect balance between malty sweetness and citrus freshness. The finish is clean, spicy, with a pleasant lingering herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Westmalle Extra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe monks' beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the one that the Trappists of Westmalle drink every day: simple, elegant, perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst commercialized Patersbier\u003c\/strong\u003e — Westmalle opened the doors of the abbey: a historic gesture for the beer world\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon + white bread + herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e — an aromatic profile that tells the story of monastic life: fresh, balanced, never trivial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe blue cap\u003c\/strong\u003e — the detail that sets it apart: elegance even in the packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight fish, salads, fresh cheeses, simple monastic cuisine, aperitif. Perfect as a high-quality everyday beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Westmalle Extra online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy. Trappist Patersbier: the beer of the monks of Westmalle, finally outside the abbey. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/westmalle\"\u003eDiscover all Westmalle beers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westmalle","offers":[{"title":"Bottiglia 33 cl","offer_id":43729632198831,"sku":"WEB003","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/westmalle_extra.webp?v=1772366490","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/westmalle-extra","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}